IIT Jodhpur claims to develop indigenous metal 3D printers for aerospace, and defense. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Jodhpur have created a metal 3D printer that may be used in aerospace, defense, and general engineering applications. Except for the laser and robot systems, all components of the metal 3D printer are designed and manufactured in India, according to authorities. According to them, the project’s major goal is to lower the cost of metal 3D printers and attract a wider spectrum of consumers. “Despite the fact 3D printing technology was introduced a few years after polymer 3D printing, it has yet to attain the same level of success as the polymer 3D sector, particularly in India.”
“Some of the reasons for the limited expansion of metal 3D printers are the high price of the product and the more expensive proprietary metal powders imported from overseas,” stated Ravi KR, Associate Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT, Jodhpur. “The printer we created is good for repairing and adding material to existing components.” As a result, it’s suitable for printing completely functioning components for a variety of sectors, including aerospace, defense, automotive, oil and gas, and general engineering, to mention a few. “This machine can print 3D items with metal powders generated in India, according to V Narayanan, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, who is also a member of the team. “In addition, this machine has India’s first state-of-the-art variable spot size laser optics for laser cladding and additive manufacturing processes without sacrificing laser beam uniformity.”This machine’s tool path planning software and coaxial nozzle were created by our team. “It also features in-situ monitoring systems that continuously monitor the melt pool temperature and clad thickness during the additive production process,” he explained. This is all about the news update according to sources.
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